Willows High

203 North Murdock Ave.
Willows, CA 95988

whs.willowsunified.org/

423 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Willows High School, located at 203 N. Murdock Ave. in Willows, California, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Willows Unified School District. As a cornerstone of the local community in Glenn County, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether through college matriculation, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

The school generally emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, balancing core curriculum requirements with a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and elective programs. By fostering a supportive and collaborative atmosphere, Willows High aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining a focus on personal growth, academic achievement, and active civic participation within the rural Northern California landscape.

423

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Willows High
Demographic	Student Count
White	147
Hispanic	240
Black	4
Asian	17
Two or More	7
American Indian	8

Hispanic
240 (56.7%)
White
147 (34.8%)
Asian
17 (4.0%)
American Indian
8 (1.9%)
Two or More
7 (1.7%)
Black
4 (0.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Willows Unified
Phone:	(530)934-6611
Website:	http://whs.willowsunified.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	234
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	64

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 114

Grade 10 111

Grade 11 113

Grade 12 85